Red Wine - Page 2

CasterTroy · 11-01-2009, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by TommyHotWheel

Jack Daniels says, "Hello!"

Jacks cousin George Dickel tastes a little better

JoshuaTree · 11-01-2009, 10:35 AM

For over a decade of drinking this specific regional Zin from Ravenswood, its always been at least great if not outright fantastic. About a decade ago, I brought a bottle of this stuff to a blind tasting held by some friends who also happened to be in the wine distribution business here in Austin. They held the tastings to sharpen their own skills and to ensure they could identify the "best" wines. My lowly bottle of Ravenswood Lodi won the blind tasting against "heavy hitters" like Hendry's Block 7, at a fraction of the price per bottle.

Try it, you'll like it!

MILK · 11-01-2009, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by lauralynne

now I've got that song in my head. Fuck.

I really hate that song.

karl_1052 · 11-01-2009, 06:44 PM

Last night was a Rocket Fuel* and Wisers night.

*Rocket Fuel recipe
26oz Malibu Rum
26oz Vodka
12 Beers
1 bag of ice
1 can of pink lemonade

Mix in a cooler, stir and serve with a ladel.

CrazyKell · 11-01-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by karl_1052

Last night was a Rocket Fuel* and Wisers night.

*Rocket Fuel recipe
26oz Malibu Rum
26oz Vodka
12 Beers
1 bag of ice
1 can of pink lemonade

Mix in a cooler, stir and serve with a ladel.

That sounds deliciously disgusting!

karl_1052 · 11-01-2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyKell

That sounds deliciously disgusting!

It tastes wierd at first, but it is a great party punch.

Adeptus_Minor · 11-02-2009, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by CrazyKell

I love you. That is all.

My girlfriend and I just got back from a trip out to West Texas.
While out near Marfa, we stopped by a winery called Luz de Estrella and did a tasting with the owner. Their wine is unique in that they only use grapes grown on the premises or sourced from elsewhere in the Chihuahuan Desert region.
I could just tell you that they have some great reds (including a Merlot/Cab that was frickin amazing) but the real shining endorsement is that my girlfriend... who normally clings to sweet white wines... loved most of what we tasted. We came home with 5 bottles, and I still need to order a bottle of that Merlot/Cab.

I'll have to see if those labels you posted have made it down here. Spec's should have them if anyone does.

Rider · 11-02-2009, 10:06 AM

I'll drink red wine on occasion. I hate white wine. The problem for me is I can drink an entire bottle and not feel a buzz. If I'm going to drink something other than beer, make it a Long Island Iced Tea. Go big or stay home I always say.

z06boy · 11-02-2009, 10:36 AM

My wife is a red wine lover for sure !! She loves that stuff. I don't even drink wine...just never really got into it.

Give me Wild Turkey 101 and some Sprite...or a Maker's Mark...or a 7 & 7...or...just give me a good cold beer !!

When out in the San Fran area recently we hit up this area. As mentioned...I don't really drink the stuff but it was pretty cool touring some of the vineyards.

HokieDNA01 · 11-02-2009, 10:39 AM

I am a big Riesling fan. I like the sweeter whites. I keep trying to get into reds but the tannin taste is too much for me. I'm hoping I'll eventually find one I like.

11-01-2009, 10:35 AM	#12
JoshuaTree DILLIGAF? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, Texas, USA, Earth, Sol, Western Spiral Arm, Milky Way Moto: 1993 K75SA Posts: 483	For over a decade of drinking this specific regional Zin from Ravenswood, its always been at least great if not outright fantastic. About a decade ago, I brought a bottle of this stuff to a blind tasting held by some friends who also happened to be in the wine distribution business here in Austin. They held the tastings to sharpen their own skills and to ensure they could identify the "best" wines. My lowly bottle of Ravenswood Lodi won the blind tasting against "heavy hitters" like Hendry's Block 7, at a fraction of the price per bottle. Try it, you'll like it! __________________ "Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?" "Learn to do the counter-intuitive things that may one day save your ass..." "... Love Much, Laugh Often..." - Amanda Kay Corso (January 18, 1980 - April 15, 2008)

11-01-2009, 06:44 PM	#14
karl_1052 sergeant hatred Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ottawa Moto: The bus Posts: 2,723	Last night was a Rocket Fuel* and Wisers night. *Rocket Fuel recipe 26oz Malibu Rum 26oz Vodka 12 Beers 1 bag of ice 1 can of pink lemonade Mix in a cooler, stir and serve with a ladel. __________________ My wife was afraid of the dark...then she saw me naked and now she's afraid of the light.

11-02-2009, 10:39 AM	#20
HokieDNA01 WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Moto: 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 Posts: 1,404	I am a big Riesling fan. I like the sweeter whites. I keep trying to get into reds but the tannin taste is too much for me. I'm hoping I'll eventually find one I like. __________________ XX>XY 2014 Honda NC700X 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 2000 Yamaha XT225 2004 Kawasaki EX250 (sold)

11-02-2009, 10:06 AM	#18
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	I'll drink red wine on occasion. I hate white wine. The problem for me is I can drink an entire bottle and not feel a buzz. If I'm going to drink something other than beer, make it a Long Island Iced Tea. Go big or stay home I always say.

11-02-2009, 10:36 AM	#19
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	My wife is a red wine lover for sure !! She loves that stuff. I don't even drink wine...just never really got into it. Give me Wild Turkey 101 and some Sprite...or a Maker's Mark...or a 7 & 7...or...just give me a good cold beer !! When out in the San Fran area recently we hit up this area. As mentioned...I don't really drink the stuff but it was pretty cool touring some of the vineyards.